Are you planning a trip to New York City soon? If so, you are not alone. In 2015 alone nearly 60 million people visited the Big Apple. Maybe you are going in the fall to enjoy the changing colors of the leaves, or perhaps you are planning a holiday trip in November and December. No matter what your reasons are for visiting the City that doesn’t sleep, planning should be enjoyable and not stressful. Below are a list of tours in New York that you can book ahead of time and really look forward to:
1. Bus Tours – The classic New York bus tour is a great way to see the sights without the stress of driving yourself around. Because the City is so large, there are several bus routes that you can choose from. Most of the routes will take you to see such famous landmarks as the 100+ year old Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, The 9/11 Memorial, and Central Park. In addition to the seeing the sights you will likely hear from knowledgeable tour guides that will make your tour even more exciting.
2. Walking Tours – You’ll be excited to know that when it comes to walking tours in New York there are dozens of themes to pick from. From ghost tours, mobster tours, to food tours and movie tours you are bound to find something that your group will be interested in. You can also choose the basic walking tour of Manhattan
3. Bike Tours – If a Central Park walking tour sounds a bit boring for your group then consider doing it by bike! Because Central Park is so huge (it takes up nearly 850 acres!) biking the paths will allow you to see a lot more than the standard walking tour would. Taking a leisurely bike ride around the Park and near the water is a great way to explore and feel like you are getting away from the concrete of the City.
There’s a reason that so many people want to visit New York City: it’s an amazing, lively city where everyone can find something they love to do. From the Broadway shows, to Central Park, the TV shows, and the famous buildings, there is always something to do. When you are planning your trip, remember to book either a bus, walking, or bike tour while you’re there. You’ll be glad you did!
